Explore the Family Name Hutson
The meaning of Hutson
English: 1. variant of Hudson. 2. variant of Hotston, perhaps a habitational name from a lost place in Harting (Sussex), from an Old English personal name Hod (genitive Hoddes) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. It may survive in the name Hudsons Copse in that parish, in which case it could be a source of the surnames Hotson, Hodson, Hudson, and Hutson in Sussex.
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How common is the last name Hutson in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hutson had a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 2160th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 2304th spot, signifying a change of -6.67%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Hutson surname increased slightly from 15,430 in 2000 to 15,835 in 2010, marking a 2.62% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.12%, meaning fewer people per capita had this surname in 2010 compared to 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,160 | #2,304 | -6.67% |
| Count | 15,430 | 15,835 | 2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.72 | 5.37 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hutson
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census presents an interesting shift between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Hutsons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.41% to 0.58%, an increase of 41.46%. There was also a significant surge in those identifying as Hispanic, with a 76.86% rise from 1.21% to 2.14%. The number of Hutsons stating their ethnic identity as two or more races grew by 27.27%, from 1.32% to 1.68%. Meanwhile, there was a minor increase in the percentage of Hutsons identifying as Black, from 10.17% to 10.36%. The proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased by 38.78%, albeit from a small base, going from 0.49% to 0.68%. The only group to see a decrease were those identifying as White, which fell by 2.14%, from 86.40% to 84.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.4% | 84.55% | -2.14% |
| Black | 10.17% | 10.36% | 1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.14% | 76.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.68% | 27.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.68% | 38.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.58% | 41.46% |
Hutson ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Hutson is British & Irish, which comprises 58.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (23.3%) and Eastern European (3.4%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Nigerian, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 58.8% |
| French & German | 23.3% |
| Eastern European | 3.4% |
| Other | 14.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Hutson
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Hutson have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 89.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 89.80% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 89.60% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 89.30% |
What Hutson haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Hutson is R-L21, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L21 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L2 and R-L48, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Thomson, Black, Thompson, Evans, Roberts, Dawson, Morris, White, Edwards, Fletcher.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hutson surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Hutson have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Hutson" Surname 44.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Hutson" Surname 29.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hutson" Surname 30.6%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Hutson" Surname 20.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hutson?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Hutson are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition